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3 of 172 terms matching "VOSB"
Veteran-Owned Small Business
A small business at least 51 percent owned and controlled by veterans.
When you see it
Primarily in VA contracting, where VOSB set-asides exist.
Do you need it
Certification through SBA VetCert is required for VA set-asides.
Where it comes from
SBA.
Veteran-Owned Small Business
A small business at least 51 percent owned and controlled by veterans.
When you see it
Primarily in VA contracting, where VOSB set-asides exist.
Do you need it
Certification through SBA VetCert is required for VA set-asides.
Where it comes from
SBA.
Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business
A small business at least 51 percent owned and controlled by one or more service-disabled veterans. Certification is now handled by SBA.
When you see it
On SDVOSB set-asides government-wide and especially at VA.
Do you need it
Certification is required to win SDVOSB set-asides.
Where it comes from
SBA Veteran Small Business Certification (VetCert).
Set-Aside
A requirement reserved for competition among a specific category of businesses, such as small business, 8(a), HUBZone, WOSB, or SDVOSB.
When you see it
In the solicitation header on SAM.gov.
Do you need it
Filtering for set-asides you qualify for is the fastest way to improve your win odds.
Where it comes from
FAR Part 19.
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